Fried Potato Patties

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups cooked smashed potatoes (plain, boiled and fork-smashed potatoes work best)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (can substitute cheddar)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or 2 tablespoons thin sliced green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4-1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 combine first 7 ingredients; chill.
• 2 shape mixture into 6 patties.
• 3 dip each patty into lightly beaten egg then lightly coat with breadcrumbs.
• 4 heat vegetable oil and fry over medium heat until lightly browned, turning once.
• 5 tip: if you feel your potatoes are too watery, lightly dust with flour prior to dipping into the egg wash.